Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering white collar crime and business courts in New York City. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Bristol Myers Urges Dismissal of $6.4 Billion Lawsuit, Arguing Lack of Subject Matter JurisdictionBristol Myers Squibb counsel from DLA Piper told U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman on Friday that the UMB Bank NA had no standing to sue -- claiming the bank was not properly appointed as successor trustee.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Sentencing Delayed in Trump's New York Criminal Case Until After Election"The Court is a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution," acting Justice Juan Merchan said in his decision to reset sentencing for Nov. 26.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Attorney of the Year Winner: Laura Posner of Cohen Milstein Sellers & TollA partner at Cohen Milstein, Posner has recovered billions on behalf of defrauded investors. Her cases include six of the top 100 securities fraud class action settlements of all time.
By Emily Saul
8 minute read
September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Plaintiff Who Hasn't Paid Legal Bills Can't Pursue Equitable Relief in Malpractice Claim, Judge Rules"The overarching flaw in plaintiff's case is that her breach of contract claim is premised upon a contract she alleges [...] is itself hopelessly flawed," the judge wrote.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Rejects Trump's Attempt to Remove NY Criminal Case to Federal Court"Nothing in the Supreme Court's Opinion affects my previous conclusion that the hush money payments were private, unofficial acts, outside the bounds of executive authority," Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York wrote.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Bureau of Prisons Designates White-Collar Defendant to Alternative Prison Following Novel RulingFederal Judge Gary Brown ruled he would vacate a prior carceral sentence in the event the BOP designated a septuagenarian defendant to an "inhumane" facility in Brooklyn. The Bureau of Prisons will send the man elsewhere.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Aide to NY Governors Is Charged With Foreign Agent Registration ViolationsLinda Sun was arrested at her Long Island home on Tuesday. She stands accused of violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and money laundering conspiracy.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Witness in Corruption Trials Should Be Fully Liable for $12 Million Restitution, Corrections Union SaysJona Rechnitz was initially ordered to pay nearly $12 million restitution in 2019. In the five years since, he has only paid $315,000, according to court papers.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Defamed Georgia Poll Workers Bring Giuliani Enforcement Fight to ManhattanPlaintiffs are seeking an order forcing Giuliani to turn over property, or to be appointed as receivers with the power to take possession and sell his assets in order to satisfy the $148 million defamation judgment.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Tosses Lawsuit Accusing Elon Musk, Tesla of Rigging Dogecoin"It's a very good day for Dogecoin," Musk attorney Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said in a statement.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
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